Általános Orvostudományi Kar

MAGATARTÁSTUDOMÁNYI INTÉZET

Faculty of Medicine
DEPARTMENT OF BEHAVIOUR SCIENCES

ETHICS IN MEDICINE – AOK-KUA180

Medicine 3rd year – 2017/2018 2nd semester

SUBJECT

Subject type compulsory subject

Credit 3
Prerequisite Introduction to Psychology, Basics of Nursing – AOK-KA1901
Semester year fall spring
III.

Subject One of the main objectives of the course is to highlight the inherently ethical nature of medical
description activity. Besides the clarification of the basic values of medical professionalism the course gives
an insight into the most important ethical quandaries raised by modern technological medicine
and biology. During the educational process the students acquire the methods of moral
reasoning.
General aims of One of the aims of practical classes is to provide cognitive knowledge on the main ideas of
the subject moral philosophy, on the most important problems in biomedical ethics, and on the moral
solutions being acceptable to these problems. The other aim of the classes is to develop the
students' ability to use adequate moral reasoning and to pursue careful moral deliberation.
Case studies, patients' stories can sensitive students to ethical problems occurring in medical
settings and can give them experiences in the clarification and solution of ethical conflicts.
Practical classes have a third objective too, it intends to influence and form the students' moral
behaviour mainly by the help of confrontation with their own moral commitments.
Main topics The meaning of ethics and its parts. The role of values in the regulation of human behaviour.
The role of morality in the formation of traditional medical ethics. Deontological and utilitarian
ethical theories. The birth of biomedical ethics and its four ethical principles. The doctrine of
informed consent, the principle of respect for autonomy, the rights of the patient.
Confidentiality, different perspectives of doctor-patient relationship. The ethical problems of
organ and tissue transplantation. The ethical aspects of technological development in the field
of human reproduction. The questions of abortion. Ethical issues of experimentation on
humans and animals, moral quandaries posed by new genetics. Ethical decisions at the end of
life: refusal/withdrawal of life saving and life sustaining treatments, alleviation of pain,
physician assisted suicide, active euthanasia, hospice. The ethics of professional-professional
relationship, the questions of medical consultation. Justice in healthcare, macro- and micro-
allocation.

Course Dr. Sándor Krémer

organizer University of Szeged, Department of Philosophy
6722 Szeged, Petőfi S. sgt. 30-34.
tel.: 62/544-53; e-mail: alexanderkremer2000@yahoo.com

Conditions for  Participation at the lectures and practices as per the general regulations.
accepting the  Examination
subject
Recommended  Lisa Schwartz, Paul E. Preece, Robert A. Hendry: Medical Ethics – A Case-Based Approach.
literature WB Saunders, 2002.
 Ronald Munson: Intervention and Reflection. Basic Issues in Medical Ethics
(Wadsworth Publishing Company, 2004)
 World Medical Association (WMA, http://www.wma.net/en/60about/index.html)
 WMA Ethics Manual (http://www.wma.net/e/ethicsunit/resources.htm)
 WMA Policy (http://www.wma.net/e/policy/b3.htm)
 The Declaration of Geneva (http://www.cirp.org/library/ethics/geneva/)
 The Declaration of Helsinki (http://www.fda.gov/oc/health/helsinki89.html)
 Kovács J.: A modern orvosi etika alapjai. Bevezetés a bioetikába
(2. átdolgozott kiadás, Budapest: Medicina, 1999)

Vezető / Leader: Dr. habil. Kelemen Oguz egyetemi docens

6722 Szeged, Szentháromság u. 5. office.magtud@med.u-szeged.hu

telefon/fax: +36-(62)-420-530 web.med.u-szeged.hu/magtud
telefon: +36-(62)-545-968
 ETHICS IN MEDICINE
Medicine 3rd year – 2017/2018 2nd semester

LECTURE – AOK-KUA181

Number of lessons 14x1

Headcount / Groups 105

Place Waltner Károly Hall, Department of Pediatrics

6720 Szeged, Korányi fasor 14-15.
Time Monday, 11.00-12.30 p.m.
Lecturers Dr. Sándor Krémer Ph.D. – Department of Philosophy
Prof. János Herczeg – Department of Statistics and Demography
Dr. Adél Tóth, M.A., Ph.D. – quest lecturer
Gergely Tari – Department of Behaviour Sciences

Schedule Lecturer
1. 5-Feb-2018 Introduction: Basic Moral Concepts Dr. S. Krémer

2. 12-Feb-2018 Neuroethics and neuroenhancement G. Tari

3. 19-Feb-2018 Basic Ethical Theories, Principles of Bioethics Dr. S. Krémer

4. 26-Feb-2018 Informed Consent Dr. S. Krémer

5. 5-Mar-2018 Moral dilemmas in reproductive medicine. Family planning Prof. J. Herczeg

6. 12-Mar-2018 Reproductive medicine (cont.) Prof. J. Herczeg

7. 19-Mar-2018 Ethical aspects of medical genetics Dr. A. Tóth

8. 9-Apr-2018 Ethics of organ transplantation Dr. A. Tóth

9. 16-Apr-2018 Euthanasia – a non-medical approach Dr. A. Tóth

10. 23-Apr-2018 AIDS Dr. S. Krémer

11. 7-May-2018 Cloning Dr. S. Krémer

12. 14-May-2018 Research on human subjects. Patients’ rights and health care system Dr. S. Krémer

Requirements  Participation at the lectures as per the general regulations.

 Attendance of lectures and practices is mandatory.
 Examination

Assessment examination
Credit 32

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Medicine 3rd year – 2017/2018 2nd semester

PRACTICE – AOK-KUA182

Number of lessons 7x2

Headcount / Groups 105 persons, 10 groups

Teachers Gergely Tari – Department of Behaviour Sciences

Dr. Adél Tóth – Quest lecturer

Topics of practice
1. Ethical theories; Ethical principles of health care ethics
2. Informed consent
3. Moral status of foetuses; Ethical issues of human reproduction
4. Ethical problems of medical genetics
5. Ethical issues of organ transplantation and brain death
6. End-of-life decisions

Requirements  Students are expected to attend the classes of the course. Only one absence is
allowed.
 Students are required to perform a short presentation (15 minutes) based on a
scientific article or a patient story. PowerPoint means the required form of this
presentation.

Assessment signature
Credit 0

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PRACTICE GROUPS – AOK-KUA182

Group Day Time Venue Teacher

Monday Bálint Mihály Hall (1st floor)
1. 1630–18 Gergely Tari
Starting 5-Feb Dept. of Behaviour Sciences
Monday Bálint Mihály Hall (1st floor)
2. 1630–18 Gergely Tari
Starting 12-Feb Dept. of Behaviour Sciences
Thursday Huszák István seminar room (50th)
3. 14–16 Dr. Adél Tóth
Starting 8-Feb Szent-Györgyi Albert Ed. Building
Thursday Huszák István seminar room (50th)
4. 16–18 Dr. Adél Tóth
Starting 15-Feb Szent-Györgyi Albert Ed. Building
Thursday Huszák István seminar room (50th)
5. 16–18 Dr. Adél Tóth
Starting 8-Feb Szent-Györgyi Albert Ed. Building
Thursday Huszák István seminar room (50th)
6. 14–16 Dr. Adél Tóth
Starting 15-Feb Szent-Györgyi Albert Ed. Building
Monday Bálint Mihály Hall (1st floor)
7. 15–1630 Gergely Tari
Starting 5-Feb Dept. of Behaviour Sciences
Monday Bálint Mihály Hall (1st floor)
8. 15–1630 Gergely Tari
Starting 12-Feb Dept. of Behaviour Sciences

Odd numbered groups start the practices from 1st week, on every odd week, even numbered groups start
practices from 2nd week, on every even week. Each class lasts 90 minutes.
One absence is permitted from the practices. Do not change groups during term!

Special Day Off: 15-16th March, 30th April and 1st May. Spring break: 26th March – 2nd April, 2018. End of term:
18th of May, 2018.

Department of Behaviour Sciences: 6722 Szeged, Szentháromság u. 5.

Szent-Györgyi Albert Educational Building: 6722 Szeged, Dóm tér 13.

February 2018, Szeged